CopyRIGHT and not copyWRONG

Copyright: A few things you need to know when accessing and using information:

Q: Can I copy material from the internet for research?
A: You should always check the website first for any statements regarding copyright that may refer to the material that you wish to use. There may be stated conditions for the use of the information, however in all instances, any information obtained from any other source other than your own primary investigations, the source or author needs to be acknowleged and appropriately referenced.

Q: What constitutes research and fair use?
A: Copyright Act deems 'research' to be:
“diligent and systematic enquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover facts or
principles...”.
The Act also sets out some factors for judging whether your use is deemed 'fair' based on the:
• the purpose and character of the dealing Eg. educational versus commercial use.
• the nature of the work
• the possibility of obtaining the work within a reasonable time at an ordinary commercial price Eg. purchasing the information rather than photocopying an entire book.
• the effect of your use on the potential market for, or value of, the work
• the amount that is being copied
The amount being used is an important aspect to consider when researching. The Copyright Act deems a "reasonable portion" as "10% of the number of pages or one chapter, if the work is divided into chapters".

Q: Can school and university students use music in videos that they make?
A: As outlined above the Copyright Act should be followed when using music in videos because you are still 'using' somebody else's work. The guidelines about what is deemed fair and reasonable should be adhered if you wish to use music in videos that you make.

Keep thing fair. Copyright matters!